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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 AYAMOT history

LS55 AYA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LS55 AYA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,291 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AYA was last recorded at 127,291 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 7,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,814 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,477 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,291 miles
  • 2024 – 119,814 miles
  • 2023 – 117,788 miles
  • 2022 – 115,051 miles
  • 2021 – 110,307 miles
  • 2020 – 106,942 miles
  • 2019 – 105,940 miles
  • 2018 – 102,407 miles
  • 2017 – 82,572 miles
  • 2016 – 63,905 miles
  • 2014 – 44,991 miles
  • 2013 – 41,723 miles
  • 2012 – 36,682 miles
  • 2011 – 31,207 miles
  • 2009 – 24,991 miles
  • 2008 – 15,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,291 miles
  • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end splitting (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,291 miles (+7,477)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    588722476142
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,814 miles (+2,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    888352737678
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,788 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    322034168931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail117,787 miles (+2,736)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,787 miles
    Test number
    298886114197
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,051 miles (+4,744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    583500155477
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass110,307 miles (+3,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,307 miles
    Test number
    490462523409
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,942 miles (+1,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    612838052140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,940 miles (+3,533)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,940 miles
    Test number
    268685114520
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,407 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    638706307145
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,406 miles (+19,834)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    800218088146
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,572 miles (+875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    134467421769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end splitting (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end splitting (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHand brake button sticking on occasions benifit is given

  12. Fail81,697 miles (+17,792)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    390878438413
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure top mount broken (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure top mount broken (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end splitting (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end splitting (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHand brake button sticking on occasions benifit is given

  13. Pass63,905 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    953088433434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

  14. Fail63,904 miles (+18,913)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    538794233879
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

  15. Pass44,991 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    846623804225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,723 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    496442433265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,682 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    317561692187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,207 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    177803461098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,205 miles (+6,214)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    727181661050
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass24,991 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    433974319467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  21. Fail24,991 miles (+9,344)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    954634219391
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  22. Fail15,647 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,647 miles
    Test number
    574005018323
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass15,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,647 miles
    Test number
    971595518370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 AYA

Does LS55 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 AYA is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AYA?
The MOT on LS55 AYA is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 AYA done?
LS55 AYA was recorded at 127,291 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has LS55 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AYA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 AYA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 AYA find?
LS55 AYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 5 more.

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